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John Sparkes (born 9 January 1954) is a Welsh comedian, actor and voice actor born in Swansea and is more commonly known on Welsh television as Barry Welsh, in the award-winning (Best Light Entertainment, Welsh Baftas, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004) series Barry Welsh is Coming. He also had major roles in Naked Video, Absolutely, Pub Quiz, and Jeff Global's Global Probe, and is the narrator of children's TV show Peppa Pig.
Sparkes starred in the sketch show Naked Video, where he played Siadwel, the geeky bedsit poet who wore an anorak and glasses. The character also appeared when Sparkes was part of the BBC Radio 4 comedy programme Bodgers, Banks & Sparkes. After killing off Siadwel in Naked Video, Sparkes revived the character in 2014 for a new series of radio shows for BBC Radio Wales, which was recomissioned a year later.
He was one of the team behind the Channel 4 sketch show Absolutely, which ran for four years between 1989 and 1993. Following an award-winning radio special, a new series for BBC Radio 4 was commissioned for broadcast in September 2015.
The 2010 congressional elections in Indiana were held on November 2, 2010 to determine who would represent the state of Indiana in the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 112th Congress from January 2011 until January 2013, except for the winner of the 3rd District's special election, who will serve the few remaining weeks of the 111th Congress.
Indiana has nine seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census.
Democrat Pete Visclosky has represented this district since 1985. The PVI is D+8. He will face Republican tea party activist Mark Leyva and Libertarian candidate Jon Morris. Visclosky has been endorsed by the Northwest Indiana Times and the Indianapolis Star.
Democrat Joe Donnelly has represented this district since 2007 and is running for reelection. He is being challenged by Republican nominee State Representative Jackie Walorski.
Absolutely is a British comedy sketch show.
The cast and crew are mainly Scottish; the principal writers and performers are Moray Hunter, Jack Docherty, Peter Baikie, Gordon Kennedy (all of whom had performed together as The Bodgers for many years), Morwenna Banks (English) and John Sparkes (Welsh).
The original television series, produced by Absolutely Productions, aired on Channel 4 for four series between May 1989 and February 1993. Following an award-winning reunion special for BBC Radio 4, the show returned for a new four-part radio series in September 2015.
30 Years of Comedy Downstairs at the Kings Head. Exclusive clip almost recorded for the Crouch End Comedy Festival.
Pub Quiz with Frank Hovis, this is an episode from 2002 with Katharine Monaghan, Andrew Teilo and Stephanie Waring.
Frank has a rather disturbing bout of flatulence. One of the more gross outings for this rather disgusting character, but I dare you not to be laughing fit to bust by the end. This clip was taken from Episode 6, Series 4 of Absolutely and features the fabulous John Sparkes.
It's about time someone uploaded this. The iconic John Sparkes (Barry Welsh) is the host of this best-of, feature-length compilation episode of Barry Welsh Is Coming. The DVD is no longer in production, so I don't think John Sparkes would mind. Nor would Mr Kenny Twat, Mr Clinically Dead, Geraint Pillock, Detective Chief Inspector Shortarse, Mrs Hideous or even Mr Ffff. All rights belong to ITV Wales and/or John Sparkes. This video is not my creation.
Absolutely John Sparkes at his best - Welshman in court - scarey bus journey - how to deal with the looney
Shaun The Sheep 2015 - StudioCanal Starring Justin Fletcher, and John Sparkes, and Omid Djalili stay tuned more trailers to come stalk me: http://www.cinemadrunk.com stalk me more: http://www.twitter.com/jeaspades Trailer owned by StudioCanal
Shadwell by John Sparkes from the TV series Absolutely which is available on DvD. Copyright Channel 4.
Denzil returns home to Gwynedd with the results of his visit to Dr. Will-See-You-Now. Please visit the Youtube channels of my three official web sites on another of Britain's greats, Leonard Rossiter, including the authorised Rising Damp and Reginald Perrin web sites: http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialRossiter http://www.youtube.com/user/leonardross More classic comedy clips at my general channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/fisherclips123 Please visit my Two Ronnies Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/2ronnies
Long before Peppa Pig, there was Gwyn The Twitching Welshman. From "Barry Welsh is Coming", broadcast on HTV Wales, 1996-2004.
Pub Quiz with Frank Hovis, this is an episode from 2002 with Katharine Monaghan, Andrew Teilo and Stephanie Waring.
It's about time someone uploaded this. The iconic John Sparkes (Barry Welsh) is the host of this best-of, feature-length compilation episode of Barry Welsh Is Coming. The DVD is no longer in production, so I don't think John Sparkes would mind. Nor would Mr Kenny Twat, Mr Clinically Dead, Geraint Pillock, Detective Chief Inspector Shortarse, Mrs Hideous or even Mr Ffff. All rights belong to ITV Wales and/or John Sparkes. This video is not my creation.
Pub Quiz with Frank Hovis, this is an episode from 2004 when the show was taken on tour, this show is from Pontypridd.
Pub Quiz with Frank Hovis, this is an episode from 2004 when the show was taken on tour, this show is from Brecon.
Pub Quiz with Frank Hovis, this is an episode from 2002 with Boyd Clack, Rupert Moon and Sian Lloyd.
John Sparkes in Barry Welsh Has An Election from May 03 2007
A Barry Welsh special from John Sparkes.
The final series of Barry Welsh Is Coming, this was 3 episodes altogether, this is the 2nd of the three.
A comedy platform for the news reporter from 2005, with quite an impressive supporting cast - John Sparkes, Alex Lowe, Linda Smith, Paul Thorne, Will Smith, Martin Treneman, Jeremy Hardy and some more that I'm forgetting.
30 Years of Comedy Downstairs at the Kings Head. Exclusive clip almost recorded for the Crouch End Comedy Festival.
Harley Bird is interviewed at the British Film Institute (BFI) about how she became the voice of Peppa Pig. She is joined by Richard Ridings (who plays the voice of Daddy Pig), Morwena Banks (voice of Mummy Pig and Madame Gazelle), John Sparkes (Narrator and Mr Potato) and Jemima (Mrs Rabbit).
ASA Chief Executive David Sparkes and Chairman John Crowther answer swim family questions sent into www.swimming.org.
An short Interview with John Sparks of UK Channel 4 News on MH 370 and the Black Box
It is 50 years since Cathy Come Home. Has much changed? We discuss a new hard-hitting documentary on housing No Place to Call Home, with the writer and activist Poppy Noor, Conservative MP and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Housing and Planning, James Cartlidge and the Chief Executive of the Homeless charity, Crisis, Jon Sparkes. No Place to Call Home is on BBC Two on Wednesday 19 October at 9pm. Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews. Website: www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BBCNewsnight Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBCNewsnight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/bbcnewsnight
Long before Peppa Pig, there was Gwyn The Twitching Welshman. From "Barry Welsh is Coming", broadcast on HTV Wales, 1996-2004.
Alexei and John do Gilbert and George...! This clip is from The Alexei Sayle show.
Peppa Pig, Ben & Holly and Friends Q&A; at BFI Southbank | BFI Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI Where do the creators of Peppa Pig and Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom get their ideas? Does young actor Harley Bird, who provides Peppa's voice, get recognised in the street? And which characters does narrator John Sparkes also play? All these questions and more are answered at a special event at a Funday at BFI Southbank, where the cast and creators are interviewed following a screening of some brand new cartoons. For more BFI event videos visit: http://www.bfi.org.uk Watch more on the BFI Player: http://player.bfi.org.uk/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BFI Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishFilmInstitute Follow us on Google+: https://plus.google.com...
30 Years of Comedy Downstairs at the Kings Head. Exclusive clip almost recorded for the Crouch End Comedy Festival.
Pub Quiz with Frank Hovis, this is an episode from 2002 with Katharine Monaghan, Andrew Teilo and Stephanie Waring.
Frank has a rather disturbing bout of flatulence. One of the more gross outings for this rather disgusting character, but I dare you not to be laughing fit to bust by the end. This clip was taken from Episode 6, Series 4 of Absolutely and features the fabulous John Sparkes.
It's about time someone uploaded this. The iconic John Sparkes (Barry Welsh) is the host of this best-of, feature-length compilation episode of Barry Welsh Is Coming. The DVD is no longer in production, so I don't think John Sparkes would mind. Nor would Mr Kenny Twat, Mr Clinically Dead, Geraint Pillock, Detective Chief Inspector Shortarse, Mrs Hideous or even Mr Ffff. All rights belong to ITV Wales and/or John Sparkes. This video is not my creation.
Absolutely John Sparkes at his best - Welshman in court - scarey bus journey - how to deal with the looney
Shaun The Sheep 2015 - StudioCanal Starring Justin Fletcher, and John Sparkes, and Omid Djalili stay tuned more trailers to come stalk me: http://www.cinemadrunk.com stalk me more: http://www.twitter.com/jeaspades Trailer owned by StudioCanal
Shadwell by John Sparkes from the TV series Absolutely which is available on DvD. Copyright Channel 4.
Denzil returns home to Gwynedd with the results of his visit to Dr. Will-See-You-Now. Please visit the Youtube channels of my three official web sites on another of Britain's greats, Leonard Rossiter, including the authorised Rising Damp and Reginald Perrin web sites: http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialRossiter http://www.youtube.com/user/leonardross More classic comedy clips at my general channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/fisherclips123 Please visit my Two Ronnies Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/2ronnies
Long before Peppa Pig, there was Gwyn The Twitching Welshman. From "Barry Welsh is Coming", broadcast on HTV Wales, 1996-2004.
Set de John Sparks effectué lors de la soirée " Move Forward " au Barcy Cosy ( Mouscron )
Peppa Pig English Episodes Season 4 Part One Continuous No Credits Peppa is a cartoon for toddlers, infants and preschool children about a female pig that enjoys jumping in muddy puddles. Cartoon airs on Nickelodeon. In Spain it airs on Disney Channel. Family includes Daddy Mommy George and his Chomposaurus Dinosaur. Peppa Pig is a children's television programme broadcasting on Channel 5 and Nick Jr. in the UK, Nickelodeon/Nick Jr. in the USA, ABC 4 Kids in Australia and Discovery Kids in Latin America, including Brazil. Each episode is approximately 5 minutes long. The show revolves around Peppa, an anthropomorphic female pig, and her family and friends. Each of her friends is a different species of mammal. Peppa's friends are the same age as she is, and Peppa's younger brother Georg...
Message By Bro.John Sparks on Harvest Festival day at ACFI in 2015